Executive Director
Marene Jordan
Marene Jordan has been with the Newark Housing Authority since June 2006 and has worked tirelessly to promote our work. She has done wonderful things for the agency.
Board of Commissioners
Our Board of Commissioners serve as volunteers in three-year terms. Three of the seven members are appointed by the Mayor with the approval Council of the City of Newark, three are appointed by the Governor of the State of Delaware, and the Mayor appoint one.
Nikki Lane
- Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
- Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Member of the Policies, Procedures, Compliance & Personnel Committee
Paul Tillman
- Vice Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
- Chairperson of the Finance Committee
Emile Brown
- Chairperson of the Policies, Procedures, Compliance and Personnel Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
Kelly Thompkins
Board Member
Abeo Lucas
Resident Board Member
Keith Moone Sr.
Board Member
Jerry Clifton
Board Member
Donald L. Gouge Jr.
Solicitor
Marc DeBeary
Fee Accountant
Agency policy is directed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Margo Perkins Community Room at the agency main office. These monthly board meetings are open to the public. Residents, community members and interested parties are always invited to attend.